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ABA = American Bus Association http://www.buses.org/
ATA = American Trucking Association http://www.truckline.com/index
ATRI = American Transportation Research Institute – Idling Laws around the country
http://www.atri-online.org/research/results/idling_chart.pdf
ACE = Automated Commercial Environment (border crossing electronic truck manifest)
Dept of Homeland Security (DHS)/US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/carrier_info/
NOTE:
Effective June 1, 2009, as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), everyone entering the USA MUST HAVE a passport, passport card, OR
a combination of documents, like a Photo ID (such as a CDL),
and proof of citizenship (such as a naturalization card or birth certificate); OR other
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)acceptable ID (such as enhanced driver's license, NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI card).
Air Miles Maps - for anyone following FMCSR 395.1(e) http://airmilesmap.com/
Breakdown Help – one of the most useful sites we could find for truck and trailer breakdown help anywhere in the country www.nttsbreakdown.com/ntts/programs/main/home.php
CFR = Code of Federal Regulations, #1-1699, is generated from the USC (United States Code)
– See eCFR, below
CSA Program - Compliance, Safety, Accountability http://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/
CVSA = Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance www.cvsa.org
D&A = Drug (controlled substances) and Alcohol requirements – see 49 CFR 40 and 382.
Diesel Price changes - updated weekly tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp
eCFR = electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=181caf4a78d396367c8d2eb0583c7d26&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/49tab_02.tpl
ERG = Emergency Response Guidebook (HazMat) hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/guidebook.htm
Download a complete English or Spanish version of the ERG, software,
and much more from this site
FMCSA = Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration www.fmcsa.dot.gov
FMCSR = Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations –
See CFR and/or eCFR Title 49 Transportation ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=8231f02ef96e8e4577a5200bb1e02d94&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/49cfrv5_02.tpl#300
FHWA = Federal Highway Administration www.fhwa.dot.gov
FTA = Federal Transit Administration www.fta.dot.gov [Public Transportation]
Fruit and Vegetable Truck Rate Report – updated on Wednesday by the US Dept of Agriculture
www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/wa_fv190.txt
HazMat (Hazardous Materials) – also see PHMSA, below
National HM Route Registry (NHMRR) hazmat.fmcsa.dot.gov/nhmrr/index.asp
Hours of Service (HOS) brochure = www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/truck/driver/hos/brochure2005.htm
IFTA = International Fuel Tax Agreement www.iftach.org/
IFTA “Tax Rates” matrix (some states change quarterly) www.iftach.org/taxmatrix3/choose_tableq2.php
IIHS = Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – speed limits by state and other safety information www.iihs.org/laws/state_laws/speed_limit_laws.html
IRP = International Registration Plan (Apportioned License Plates) www.irponline.org
IRS = Internal Revenue Service (must file annual the Form 2290, Heavy Highway Use Tax) www.irs.gov
Form 2290, English www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2290.pdf
Form 2290, English Instructions www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2290.pdf
Form 2290, Spanish www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2290sp.pdf
Form 2290, Spanish Instructions www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2290sp.pdf
JJ Keller’s E-mails and newsletter www.jjkellermail.com/offer/elogin.asp
Labelmaster newsletter www.labelmaster.com/newsletter/
Logs – Hours of Service brochure www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/truck/driver/hos/brochure2005.htm
NHTSA = National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.nhtsa.dot.gov
NTSB = National Transportation Safety Board www.ntsb.gov
OOIDA = Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association www.ooida.com/
PHMSA = Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration USDOT www.phmsa.dot.gov
RITA = Research and Innovative Technology Administration www.rita.dot.gov/
SAFER = The FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records safer.fmcsa.dot.gov
SAFESTAT = Motor Carrier Safety Measurement System ai.volpe.dot.gov
SAFETY RATINGS = FMCSA at www.safersys.org or telephone (800) 832–5660
TSA = Transportation Security Administration of the Dept of Homeland Sec (DHS) www.tsa.gov
TWIC = Transport Worker Identification Credential – soon required at ports throughout the
USA www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/index.shtm
USDOT = United State Department of Transportation www.dot.gov
STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION
Alabama Transportation Dept www.dot.state.al.us
Alaska Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.ak.us
Arizona Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.az.us
AZ Dept of Transportation Trailmaster www.az511.com
Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Dept. www.arkansashighways.com
California Dept of Transportation www.dot.ca.gov
Colorado Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.co.us
Connecticut Dept of Transportation www.ct.gov/dot/site/default.asp
Delaware Dept of Transportation www.deldot.gov/
District of Columbia (Washington DC) www.ddot.dc.gov/ddot/site/default.asp
Florida Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.fl.us
Florida Dept of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles www.hsmv.state.fl.us
Georgia Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.ga.us
Hawaii Dept of Transportation www.state.hi.us/dot/
Idaho Transportation Dept www2.state.id.us/itd/dmv/index.htm
Illinois Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.il.us
Indiana Dept of Transportation www.state.in.us/dot
Iowa Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.ia.us
Kansas Dept of Transportation www.ksdot.org/
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet www.transportation.ky.gov/default2.html
Louisiana Dept of Transportation & Development www.dotd.state.la.us
Louisiana Transportation Research Center www.ltrc.lsu.edu
Maine Dept of Transportation www.state.me.us/mdot/homepage.htm
Maryland Dept of Transportation www.mdot.state.md.us
MD DOT - MD Motor Carrier Program www.mdot.state.md.us/MMCP/MMCPExplanation.html
Massachusetts Highway Dept www.mhd.state.ma.us/
Michigan Dept of Transportation www.michigan.gov/mdot
Minnesota Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.mn.us
Mississippi Dept of Transportation www.mdot.state.ms.us
Missouri Dept of Transportation www.modot.org/
Missouri Motor Carrier FAQs www.modot.mo.gov/mcs/faqs.htm
Montana Dept of Transportation www.mdt.state.mt.us
Nebraska Dept of Roads www.dor.state.ne.us
Nebraska State Patrol www.nsp.state.ne.us/
Nevada Dept of Transportation www.nevadadot.com
New Hampshire Dept of Transportation www.state.nh.us/dot
New Jersey Dept of Transportation www.state.nj.us/transportation
New Mexico State Hwy & Transportation Dept www.nmshtd.state.nm.us/
New York State Dept of Transportation www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/index
New York/New Jersey Port Authority www.panynj.gov/
New York State Thruway Authority www.nysthruway.gov/index.shtml
North Carolina Dept of Transportation www.ncdot.org/
North Dakota Dept of Transportation www.dot.nd.gov/
Ohio Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.oh.us
Oklahoma Dept of Transportation www.okladot.state.ok.us/
Oregon Dept of Transportation www.odot.state.or.us
Pennsylvania Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.pa.us
Puerto Rico Dept of Transportation www.dtop.gov.pr
Rhode Island Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.ri.us/
South Carolina Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.sc.us
South Dakota Dept of Transportation www.sddot.com/
Tennessee Dept of Transportation www.tdot.state.tn.us/
Texas Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.tx.us
Utah Dept of Transportation www.sr.ex.state.ut.us
Vermont Agency of Transportation www.aot.state.vt.us
Virginia Dept of Transportation virginiadot.org/default_flash.asp
Washington DC www.ddot.dc.gov/ddot/site/default.asp
Washington State Dept of Transportation www.wsdot.wa.gov
WV Dept of Transportation www.wvdot.com/
Wisconsin Dept of Transportation www.dot.state.wi.us
Wyoming Dept of Transportation dot.state.wy.us/